Pretrial agreements in criminal cases are known as
a. plea bargaining.
b. defense settlements.
c. amicus curiae briefs.
d. writs of certiorari.
A
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a. Alabama b. Kentucky c. Michigan d. Texas
When it comes to the use of lobbyists to promote the needs of local government, which is an argument not used by critics?
A) Local government advocacy is a responsibility best met by local elected officials. B) Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for lobbyists. C) Money dedicated to lobbyists would be better spent on services and projects, especially when local governments face financial shortfalls. D) Local governments need additional leverage when it comes to combating unfunded mandates.
Japanese Americans suffered tremendous discrimination in 1942 when
a. they were forced to serve in the United States military against its enemy of Japan. b. over 110,000 United States citizens of Japanese ancestry were relocated into internment camps during WWII and had their property seized. c. all Americans of Japanese ancestry lost their citizenship rights. d. all those who were identified and located were deported to Japan. e. many of them were forced into labor camps to serve the military in overseas campaigns.
Following World War I, U.S. president Woodrow Wilson advocated for the creation of which international organization?
a. The United Nations b. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization c. The League of Nations d. The World Trade Organization